For once a Ligue 1 club withstands the XXL onslaught of the Premier League for one of its nuggets, we have to salute it. But the headaches are not over for AS Saint-Étienne. Authors of a very good start to the season (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in 5 matches), the Stéphanois must manage the strong interest of English clubs in their young defender Wesley Fofana (19).
As a reminder, Leicester had launched hostilities and recently drew an offer of € 32 million. AC Milan and West Ham have also joined in, with the Hammers going so far as to offer the Greens € 25million, plus 11million in bonuses. For his part, the main man continues to play his matches with ASSE, but he had openly displayed his desire to join England, especially for economic reasons.
Fourth offer from the Foxes
“My decision is made: I accept an offer (that of Leicester). This time, I can’t refuse. Where I come from, the northern districts of Marseille and a not well-off family, that’s not possible. I’d be crazy to say no to Leicester. This contract can change my life ”, he told The team September 10.
Since then, Saint-Étienne has been firm and rejects all offers. But the sports daily tells us this Tuesday morning that the Foxes sent a fourth offer to the Greens: € 35 million plus € 5 million in bonuses, or € 40 million in total. Will ASSE be able to resist? Wesley Fofana does not necessarily hope so, as the newspaper reports that relations between the player and Claude Puel have been strained lately.